Sarah Fallon Email & Phone Number

Astwood Bank, Gb

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's largest design, engineering and project management consultancies with operations throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.Working within the Early Careers team, I am the lead recruiter responsible for the management and delivery of the Graduate and Apprentice intake for our Project and Programme Services division (PPS).Duties include:Using the Applicant Tracking System to shortlist candidates for both Graduate and Apprentice roles.Spearheading a team based in both UK and offshore.Arranging interview days for large groups of candidates.Stakeholder engagement and negotiation.Excellent communicator with the ability to challenge, advise and influence at all levels.Proactive approach to problem solving, working under pressure and using my own initiative.

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

As an Agricultural Recruiter, I specialised in sourcing top-tier talent for the Agricultural sector. Operating on a cold desk within a niche market, I excelled in 360-degree recruitment, focusing on permanent vacancies to make matches between exceptional candidates and leading agricultural businesses throughout the UK.Since joining the company, I showcased my prowess in securing new business from previously untapped stakeholders, resulting in substantial growth for my desk. My core responsibilities in this role encompassed a wide range of activities, including negotiating terms, conducting both cold and warm sales calls, executing mailshots, and strategically advertising on various platforms such as CV Library, Broadbean, and Total Jobs. Using advanced CRM tools, I managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, nurturing strong relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure optimal placements and long-term success for all parties involved.

Worcestershire

I successfully established and managed a thriving bespoke personalised gifts business on Etsy, achieving an average yearly turnover of £60,000My passion for design and craftsmanship shone through in the creation of high-quality, personalised gifts that captured the hearts of customers both on Etsy and through various stockistsAs the sole proprietor and employee, I handled all facets of the business, including marketing strategies to expand our reach, overseeing production to maintain top-notch quality, and driving sales growth through excellent customer serviceBeyond the Etsy platform, I also crafted a company website that further amplified our online presenceMy daily responsibilities involved efficiently managing volume orders, promptly responding to quote requests from prospective clients, constantly innovating and designing new gift items to cater to diverse tastes, and skillfully handling both the printing and design aspects of the businessThrough dedication, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail, I successfully nurtured my Etsy venture into a sought-after brand, leaving a lasting impression on every customer with heartfelt personalised giftsAchieved Star Seller status on the Etsy selling platform, awarded for consistent 5 star customer reviews.

Took an extended maternity leave to care for my child until they started pre-school

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Sourcing Teachers and Support Staff for Special Needs Schools across the Birmingham and Staffordshire areasWorked as 360 recruiter on a very busy temporary deskConsistently hit and exceeded KPI's and monetary targets, generating circa £13k per month on averageIdentified new business opportunities and maintained and expanded relationships with schools and PRU's throughout the wider Birmingham area, as well as mentoring and training new consultantsWith over 4 years of experience in the education sector (including my previous positions at Hays Education and Teacher's Workline), I have built strong relationships with schools, educational institutions, and candidates alike, facilitating seamless matches between exceptional teaching assistants and the perfect educational environments

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Worked as a 360 Recruiter in the temporary IT market, within the Public Sector, my main clients being Local Authorities and the NHSAchieved consistently high monthly fees of over £18kProvided a tailored consultancy service to clients, matching job requirements with appropriate candidates, from cradle to graveIn my role as an IT Recruiter I covered a vast array of areas within IT including but not limited to: Solutions/Enterprise/Technical Architects, Security Engineers, Quantitative Software Engineers, Software Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Data Scientists and Analysts, QA Testers, SEO/PPC Managers.Extended responsibilities include: Stakeholder management, Presentations/briefing clients on quarterly expectations, models and working targets, Mentoring and coaching of members of the team, Providing updated documents on policy process/guides.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Launched and spearheaded the Teaching Assistant division, specialising in the placement of temporary Nursery Nurses and Teaching Assistants for schools and private day nurseries throughout the Birmingham and Black Country areasProactively building a talent pool, I successfully recruited 40 highly qualified candidates and fostered relationships with 10 new client schoolsDemonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to growth, I engaged in up to 4 client meetings monthly, while also attending open days and recruitment fairs to attract new candidatesConducted all of the requisite background checks for all candidates and obtained references

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Worked as a 360 Recruiter, whereby I managed a busy temp desk in the commercial division, supplying office staff to the private sectorGenerated fees of circa £12k per month and increased the number of temps working by 30% in a short periodPersonally interviewed circa 8 candidates per day and provided advice on CV's, CV re-writing and interview coaching

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Managed a team of 3 while working as a 360 Recruiter, and ran a successful Teaching Assistant deskGenerated fees of circa £20k per monthConsistently hit and exceeded all targets, enjoying prizes including a weekend in ParisPromoted from Trainee Consultant to Senior within 12 monthsNominated for Consultant of the Year 2003